Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 27/02/2004

New appointment to Fisheries Committee [Marine and Fisheries]

NDPB advises on how hydro power generation may affect fisheries and fish stocks.

Opencast coal policy to be updated [Environment]

Executive to review opencast policy following research into its effectiveness.

Thursday 26/02/2004

Benefits and Tax Credits [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report provides information on range of people receiving benefits and tax credits.

Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts 2002 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Latest figures show a 4 per cent increase on those for the previous year.

Greater Glasgow NHS Board [Health and Community Care]

Health Minister announces a number of new appointments.

New waiting time guarantee met [Health and Community Care]

Guaranteed maximum waiting time of 9 months for hospital treatment has been delivered.

Tackling childhood obesity [Health and Community Care]

Debate on food advertising aimed at children at public meeting organised by Food Standards Agency.

World Health Day to focus on road safety [Transport]

Transport Minister pledges support to WHO’s focus on improving road safety.

Wednesday 25/02/2004

Consultation on school/college review [Education and Training]

Review of collaboration between schools and FE colleges in Scotland.

NHS staff at record levels [Health and Community Care]

Latest figures show increase in staff numbers of more than 4,000.

Scotland says welcome to the world [Business and Industry]

First Minister leads initiative to 'counter demographics' and attract fresh talent.

Suckler Cow Premium Scheme [Agriculture]

Farmers have from March 1 to 31 to apply to 2004 Suckler Cow Premium Scheme Quota National Reserve.

Sustainable development report [Environment]

Second annual progress report on sustainable development indicators.

Tuesday 24/02/2004

A80 road improvements at Auchenkilns [Transport]

Minister visits site of £25m improvement scheme at Auchenkilns near Cumbernauld.

Criminal Procedures Amendment Bill [General]

Minister proposes that some trials allowed to take place when accused fails to attend court.

Draft Sexual Health Strategy consultation [Health and Community Care]

Health Minister encourages contributions as deadline approaches.

Drive to boost skills in motor industry [Business and Industry]

Scottish launch of Automotive Skills - UK-wide Sector Skills Council for retail motor industry.

Entrepreneurship on the up in Scotland [Business and Industry]

Publication of Global Entrepreneurship Monitor survey by Strathclyde University.

Funding for disability groups [People and Society]

Projects that benefit disabled people across Scotland to received an extra £1 million.

Royal Bank profits to be applauded [Business and Industry]

Scotland must shrug off illogical 'fear of success' - Minister.